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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Devices
  • Acoustic Actuation

Background:

  • Current cable-driven endoscopes face limitations in dexterity and miniaturization.
  • Existing urological endoscopes are bulky (approx. 3 mm diameter) with limited maneuverability (one bending degree-of-freedom).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a novel wireless actuation mechanism for enhanced endoscope dexterity and miniaturization.
  • To enable more precise and less invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in urology.

Main Methods:

  • Development of thin active surfaces with two-dimensional microbubble arrays.
  • Wireless power transmission and actuation using ultrasound.
  • Addressing microbubbles of different sizes via unique resonance frequencies for multi-degree-of-freedom control.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of two miniaturized active devices (1 mm side length): a 2-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm and a flexible endoscope prototype.
  • Successful active endoscopic examination in a rabbit bladder using the flexible endoscope prototype.
  • Validation of ultrasound-powered surface actuators for penetrating biological tissues.

Conclusions:

  • The novel wireless actuation mechanism significantly enhances endoscope dexterity and allows for miniaturization.
  • Ultrasound-powered microbubble surface actuators show strong potential for medical applications, particularly in minimally invasive urological procedures.
  • This technology paves the way for next-generation flexible endoscopes with improved maneuverability and reduced invasiveness.